The Tricky _dge Sound Mat 6 (e.g., badge, judge, edge)

A high-impact small-group, center-station, and intervention resource designed to help students master the _dge spelling pattern (e.g., badge, judge, edge). This learning mat explicitly teaches when to use _dge at the end of a word after a short vowel, supporting accurate spelling and decoding of this common phonics pattern.

Using sound boxes, students isolate and map each phoneme while recognizing that _dge represents a single /j/ sound, strengthening phonemic awareness and orthographic mapping. Learners then blend, build, read, and write words with _dge, reinforcing spelling patterns and improving reading fluency.

This hands-on, multisensory activity is ideal for Tier 1 or Tier 2 instruction, small-group intervention, and targeted phonics practice. It is especially supportive for students with reading differences and English Language Learners, making this tricky spelling pattern clear, memorable, and confidence-building.

What’s Inside
Each class set includes materials for 5 students:

• Five 11×17 laminated, full-color sound box word-building mats
• Five sets of pictorial vocabulary cards (9 cards per student)
• Educator / Parent Guide with instructional support
• Instruction Sheet for easy implementation
• Answer Key for quick reference

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